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COLUMN: College football playoff selection was a mess
It’s not a normal day in December if college football teams are not throwing their hands in the air after being le…
We need Cindy Carter's leadership
As a parent of an 18-, a 16-, and a 12-year-old, I have found that we are in a battle for the well being of our children. All three of our children have been victims of physical and verbal bullying. Shortly after l…
What is an anniversary for, anyway?
What is an anniversary? It is the day you remember something that happened a year or more ago.
A new County Commissioner for new perspectives and leadership
Grant County has been good to me. I am in a position to give back by utilizing the skills and experiences I have gained in my 42-plus-year career. Grant County…
God created the potato and it was good
Have you had the opportunity to visit the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center recently? Their current theme is “Reheated: Baked, Mashed, or Fried; a Potato Art S…
Rights need to be protected
The election is just around the corner. To the American people, register and vote. Remember, we make America great. Let’s protect our children’s and grandchildren’s rights.
Foster would make good county commissioner
I have known Jeff Foster for over 30 years, as a banker, real estate broker and most recently as a director on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors. We have served together for a…
PUD commission should represent all ratepayers
Don’t let large irrigators hijack your PUD. The two challengers were chosen by a PAC of the largest irrigators who’ve injected over $80,000 into their campaigns. Why? They want complete control of the Board in orde…
Brewer has kept PUD rates fair for everyone
As I follow this campaign for the Grant County PUD (GCPUD) Commissioners, I am more convinced than ever it is important to keep someone with Terry Brewer’s knowledge, experience, commitment and passion on the GCPUD…
It is time for a change at the PUD
The president of the five-member Grant County PUD Board of Commissioners is Terry Brewer running for re-election.
Hammond is right for 13th District
We are writing this letter in support of Sylvia Hammond, who is running for the 13th Legislative District Representative Position No. 2. Not only is she is an outstanding candidate; she is also the only viable choi…
Please re-elect Cindy Carter for Grant County Commissioner
My occupation as a tree fruit consultant for the past 23 years has afforded me the opportunity to work with Cindy Carter not only as a consultant, but as a concerned citizen. Grant County currently possesses roughl…
Grant County needs Cindy Carter
Cindy Carter is a rarity these days, an elected official who knows where money comes from. She learned to work as a child and retains a remarkable work ethic. I visited the Carters when they were finishing their ho…
Why not buckle up and test drive the following?
When I was in my twenties I drove a little blue Honda Civic. Right now, I own a silver Nissan Cube. I call it my “to-go box.”
Vote for Scott Schmig
We have known Scott for many years and feel very strongly that he is the man for Grant County Assessor. He indeed is for the senior citizens as well as all other people concerned with the property tax situation.
Vote Hammond for a breath of fresh air
This is my first-ever letter to the editor, but I feel so strongly about electing Sylvia Hammond to the 13th that I am jumping into the fray. We are living in a toxic political climate where voters are called names…